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Now and Forever

1934·US
Director: Henry Hathaway
Drama

Freewheeling wanderer Jerry Day and his beautiful wife Toni are at odds over their lifestyle. Jerry can't accept responsibility, but Toni yearns for a family and a settled life. Then the Days 'rediscover' Jerry's young daughter Pennie, who has been living with his rich deceased wife's family. Pennie appears to be just what Jerry needs to mend his swindling ways and lead a straight life. Then a corruptible influence enters his life.

Freewheeling wanderer Jerry Day and his beautiful wife Toni are at odds over their lifestyle. Jerry can't accept responsibility, but Toni yearns for a family and a settled life. Then the Days 'rediscover' Jerry's young daughter Pennie, who has been living with his rich deceased wife's family. Pennie appears to be just what Jerry needs to mend his swindling ways and lead a straight life. Then a corruptible influence enters his life.

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Cast

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Jerome 'Jerry' Day

Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple

Penelope 'Pennie' Day

Carole Lombard

Carole Lombard

Toni Carstairs Day

Guy Standing

Guy Standing

Felix Evans

Charlotte Granville

Charlotte Granville

Mrs. J.H.P. Crane

Gilbert Emery

Gilbert Emery

James Higginson

Henry Kolker

Henry Kolker

Mr. Clark

Tetsu Komai

Tetsu Komai

Hotel Manager Mr. Ling

Akim Tamiroff

Akim Tamiroff

French Jeweller (uncredited)

L

Luke Chan

Assistant Hotel Manager (uncredited)

B

Beal Wong

Assistant Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Richard Loo

Richard Loo

Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Egon Brecher

Egon Brecher

Doctor (uncredited)

Carrie Daumery

Carrie Daumery

Dowager Gambler (uncredited)

Buster Phelps

Buster Phelps

Little Boy With Skates (uncredited)

Crew

Harry Fischbeck

cinematographer

Sylvia Thalberg

writer

Jack Kirkland

writer

Melville Baker

writer

Vincent Lawrence

writer

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